I’m hitting the road to visit inlaws today, so we’ll be going this little weekly round up a day early. This is a good thing because it gives me another chance to plug Daniel Sato’s Wednesday Night Road Ride and the Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble.

Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. Thanks to Jason at ATXBS for letting us know about some events we couldn’t find elsewhere. As always, if there is an event you know about that’s not on our calendar contact us, and we’ll add your event on and possibly add it to the weekly round up.

Wednesday, November 25

Wednesday 11 AM Ride hosted by Social Cycling ATX
11 AM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
The latest new ride from Social Cycling ATX. Social paced ride for the riders that can make it out during the work week. We will have a few stops one at a coffee shop and one for lunch. All levels are welcome. Share with your “funemployed” friends. The holiday has swelled confirmed ranks this week so it should be a good ride.

Thursday, November 26

Gobble Wobble Alleycat Race
9:30 AM Registration, 10 AM Race Start, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
Alleycats are scavenger hunts on a bike and a blast. 25¢ and a pen, money, digital camera, and bike with some hauling capacity to race. This Thanksgiving Day alleycat race will help you burn a few fun calories before packing them on at dinner. Bring 25¢ and a pen, money, digital camera, and bike with some hauling capacity to race.

Thursday Night Social Ride
NEW LOCATION AND TIME!
7 PM, The Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. (Corner of 4th and Navasota
A ride from the Facebook group Social Cycling ATX. that has gotten so big it had to abandon the Pfluger Bridge start location. Meet  at 7 p.m. leave at 8 p.m. Not sure if the ride is on this week due to the holiday so check their site or just show up and socialize with whoever is there. Should be a good break from the family either way.  Read our recent article on the popular weekly ride.

Saturday, November 28

Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride: Turkey Afterburn
LATER START, 9:00 AM, Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St
Saturday mornings spent exploring City of Austin bike routes finding new neighborhoods and ways to get around on your bike. OK, now that you have enjoyed your Thanksgiving bounty, it is time to burn off those extra calories (and find some time from the relatives, too). Meet for coffee at 8:30a.m. We will roll out by 9:00a.m. This is a 23 mile route that combines some of our favorite Scout-A-Route routes with a few new neighborhoods to explore. There will be some rolling hills and a couple of spirited sections to get your juices flowing. Helmets required. Ride organizer: Eileen Schaubert at eileen@mellowjohnnys.com or 512-426-4851.

Austin Ridge Riders Dig Day
9 AM, Pace Bend Park, 2805 N. Pace Bend Rd, Spicewood
Help in the creation of 20+ miles of singletrack through Pace Bend Park. The ultimate build will feature some interesting terrain with lots of flowing contour trails, fun dips and rollers, challenging climbs, great downhills, spectacular views and rock features, and a number of shady sections. Work on the trail, enjoy sandwiches and beverages, earn the chance to win some super cool schwag lke Yeti beer glasses, Chronic Cycling gear and Chamois Butt’r. For more info, or to RSVP contact moojodove@gmail.com or call (512) 627-5428.

Sunday, November 29

Sunday Morning Fixie Ride
10:20 AM, Posse East, 2900 Duval St
The ride is focused on fixed-gear bikes, but everyone is welcome. The ride will proceed at a social pace from the UT campus on various routes of 25-35 miles.

Hardcourt Bike Polo
2 PM, Eastwoods Park, 3001 Harris Park Ave
Join fellow bike polo enthusiasts as part of the newly formed Austin Bike Polo Club for a friendly Sunday match every week. All bikes and skill levels are welcome and spare mallets and balls are available if you don’t have any. Check out our recent article on bike polo for more info.

Weekly Ladies Ride presented by Mellow Johnny’s
3:30 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Show, 400 Nueces St
Starting at 3:30 sharp, it’s a 2 hour ride for ladies only. Join experienced riders from Mellow Johnny’s for a friendly and moderately paced social ride (14-16mph average). Get more comfortable riding in a group, learn tips & tricks, and meet other like-minded cyclists. Stay afterwards for champagne and strawberries at Royal Blue Grocery across the street! Some things to keep in mind before meeting us for this ride: Have a road bike in good working condition, Bring a helmet, Wear cycling clothing, Bring plenty of water, Are able to ride comfortably for 2 hours without stopping.

Monday, November 30

Heavy Metal Fitness Ride hosted by Social Cycling ATX
7 PM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
Hosted by Social Cycling ATX, this ride is a higher pace and more challenging than their Thursday Night Urban Ride. The ride is 20-30 miles and usually ends with free beer and a dip in the water. Meet up at 7 PM. Ride leaves at 7:30 sharp.

Tuesday, December 1

Dirt Derby
5:30 PM, Austin/Del Valle Motorcross Park, 15400 Pearce Ln, Del Valle, TX
Austin’s weekly cyclocross series returns for its fourth season at the the fully illuminated motocross course and surrounding fields at Austin/Del Valle Motorcross Park (ADVMX). There are A, B, beginners, women’s, and children’s races in cyclocross and short track mountain bike. New this year are monthly 4 week series and A2W and Violet Crown Cycles have come on board as sponsors of the cyclocross series. Each time you race you are entered into a drawing for a custom cyclocross frameset by Violet Crown Cycles. The more you race, the more chances to win.  $10, women, beginners and kids only $5. Second race same night $5. All types of bikes are welcome.

Wednesday, December 2

Wednesday 11 AM Ride hosted by Social Cycling ATX
11 AM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
The latest new ride from Social Cycling ATX. Social paced ride for the riders that can make it out during the work week. We will have a few stops one at a coffee shop and one for lunch. All levels are welcome. Share with your “funemployed” friends.

Weekly Bike Maintenance and Flat Repair Classes hosted by Mellow Johnny’s
6 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces St
Every Wednesday at 6pm Mellow Johnny’s has bike maintenance and flat repair classes. Learn how to fix a flat tire and add life to your bike with simple maintenance and repairs. Please RSVP to Chuck atchuck@mellowjohnnys.com if you plan on attending on of the classes. Classes fill up quickly so RSVP soon so you don’t get left out!